The T-28D is an addon aircraft for Microsoft's Flight Simulator X with either Service Pack 2 or Acceleration.

The T-28 was initially created as a two seat trainer for the US Air Force with the first aircraft flying in 1949. The aircraft had a short production run with the last new T-28 delivered in 1958. The original A model had a miserly 800 horsepower, 7 cylinder radial engine and a two bladed prop. The Navy became interested in the aircraft and ordered 491 B models which had the considerably more powerful 1425 horsepower Wright Cyclone R-1820-86 9 cylinder engine. The C model followed a few years later and this was modified with a tail hook for carrier operation. A shorter prop was installed on the C to prevent prop strike. Some of the original A models were modified with a larger engine and became the D model. These D models saw combat in various regions around the world.

This aircraft is based upon the T-28D “Huff ‘n’ Puff” from Warbird Aviation at Archerfield. The aircraft has a 1,425 horsepower 9 cylinder Wright Cyclone radial engine with typical cruise speeds from 180 to 200 kts. Climb rates can approach 4000 fpm.

Also available as a separate package is the T-28B/C as flown by the US Navy.

Version 3 update adds the following:

VRS TacPack compatibility for the Attack model

New custom sound system for more accurate engine sounds and more user control. The user can choose to blend exterior sounds with the interior sounds

Improved Animation Manager with new systems section

Larger mouse clickspot areas and improved click behaviour

Middle mouse click on any control to open the Animation Manager to a page describing that control

New camera system improves external inspection. It also allows the user to set a custom eyepoint and zoom position. The user can also choose to fly from the rear seat in the dual cockpit model

Improved engine auto start routine

Improved and simpler handling of the throttle, mixture and prop controls inputs

Added option to always load the aircraft in a cold and dark state

Changed method of saving aircraft wear and tear data

Added additional key commands to control carburetor air control

Added option to set a joystick button as the fire button in Attack model

Added push back mode for moving the aircraft while on the ground with engine off

More accurate fuel consumption rates

Improved engine pressure and temperature modelling

Fixed issue with FSX:Steam Edition where bloom effect was causing black squares in the Attack model.